Mad Men

Series 6
- Episode 4
To Have and to Hold

Review

by Alison Graham

Ad agency Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce is a newly invigorated place in 1968. The offices have expanded to encompass another floor and the entire, white-washed place looks chic and expensive. The money is rolling in and there’s a new, louche feel to the younger members of staff, who have ditched the starchy suits for cool sports jackets and, in some cases, beards too.

Times really are a-changing, though of course some things stay the same. We know by now that agency boss Don Draper (Jon Hamm) is back to his old, cheating ways (with a neighbour, for goodness’ sake!) Tonight the agency is keen to keep a secret campaign very much a secret, while the stately and statuesque Joan has an unexpected visitor.

Summary

The partners at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce try to keep a campaign under wraps, and Joan is visited by an old friend. Harry helps Ken boost his career, while Megan is given her first love scene. Drama set in the world of advertising in 1960s New York, starring Christina Hendricks and Jon Hamm.